The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 32,800

€ 32,400

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel and the Passat 1.8 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 187.8 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall.
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
106.8
187.8
106.8
187.8
187.8 in
Length
187.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.3 %

General
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI
B7
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
158 hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
34 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
283 mi
Range
621 mi
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
621 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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